Backup and Recovery User Guide
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Table of contents 1 Overview 2 Backing up your information 3 Performing a recovery Recovering your information ................................................................................................................ 3 Recovering the operating system and programs .................................................................................. 4 Index .....................................................................................................................................................
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1 Overview To protect your information, use the Windows® Backup utility (select models only) to back up files and folders or create recovery points. In case of system failure, you can use the backup files to restore your computer.
2 Backing up your information Recovery after a system failure is as complete as your most current backup. You should create your initial backup immediately after software setup. As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. You can back up individual files or folders to an optional external hard drive or to a network drive.
3 Performing a recovery In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files: ● Windows recovery tools (select models only): You can use the Windows Backup utility to recover information you have previously backed up. ● Operating System and Driver Recovery discs (included with your computer): You can use the discs to recover your operating system and programs installed at the factory.
Recovering the operating system and programs CAUTION: The recovery process reformats and completely erases the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The recovery process reinstalls the original operating system, software, and drivers. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must be manually reinstalled. To recover your operating system and programs, follow these steps: 4 1. If possible, back up all personal files. 2.
Index B backing up files and folders 2 D discs Driver Recovery 3 Operating System 3, 4 Driver Recovery disc 3 F files and folders backing up 2 recovering 3 O Operating System disc 3, 4 R recovering information 3 W Windows Backup utility 1, 2, 3 Windows recovery 3 Index 5
